crown (
http://definr.com/crown)
n 1: the crown as a symbol of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted
against the crown"
2: the enamel covered part of a tooth above the gum
3: a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
4: an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty
[syn:
diadem]
5: the part of a hat (the vertex) covering the crown of the
head
6: the uppermost part of a shape; "at the peak of the pyramid"
[syn:
peak,
summit]
7: an English coin worth 5 shillings
8: the upper branches and leaves of a tree [syn:
capitulum,
treetop]
9: the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak
was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of
Monadnock" [syn:
peak,
crest,
top,
tip,
summit]
10: the award given to the champion [syn:
pennant]
11: the top of the head [syn:
pate,
poll]
12: the center of a cambered road [syn:
crest]
v 1: invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned
in Westminster Abbey" [syn:
coronate]
2: be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"
[syn:
top]
3: form the topmost part of; "A weather vane crowns the
building"
4: put a crown on; "crown my teeth"